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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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